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PM for speedy assistance to those hit by dust storms
Expressing sorrow at the loss of lives due to dust storms in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy relief and rehabilitation of those affected. "Saddened by the loss of lives due to dust storms in various parts of India. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon." "Have asked officials to coordinate with the respective state governments and work towards assisting those who have been affected," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi. A severe dust storm followed by thunder showers hit parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan overnight, killing over 70 people and leaving a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and trees and poles were uprooted in the storm that also led to power outages.
Storm kills 31 in Rajasthan
A powerful dust storm hit Rajasthan's Alwar, Dholpur and Bharatpur districts, killing 31 people and injuring another 100, officials said.
Over 70 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan
A severe dust storm followed by thunder showers hit parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan overnight, killing over 70 people and leaving a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and trees and poles were uprooted in the storm that also led to power outages. In Uttar Pradesh, the high-intensity dust storm left 45 people dead and 38 injured, Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar told PTI in Lucknow. Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for 36 deaths and injuries to 35 others,. Besides Agra, the other affected districts were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao. The dust storm also wreaked havoc in Rajasthan where at least 27 people were killed. The districts of Dholpur, Alwar and Bharatpur were among those affected. "So far, 27 people have died due to the disaster, including 12 in Bharatpur, 10 in Dholpur and 5 in Alwar. The squall was reported mainly in three districts," Secretary, Disaster Management and Relief, Hemant Kumar .
Shipwrecks found during MH370 search identified
Two shipwrecks found during the hunt for missing flight MH370 in the remote Southern Ocean were identified today as 19th century merchant vessels carrying coal, each crewed by up to 30 people. The Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people, mostly from China, on board while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. No sign of the jet was found in the area during the largest search in aviation history, which was suspended in January last year -- but the Australian-led hunt did come across two wrecks, the deepest at 3,900 metres. The MH370 search was restarted in January in an area north of the original zone, with a private research vessel scouring the seabed commissioned by Malaysia on a "no find, no fee" basis. So far it has found nothing. The Western Australian Museum analysed sonar and video data from the first search to determine what had been found. "Both wrecks were in fact 19th century merchant sailing ships -- one wooden and one iron -- both carrying coal,"
Severe dust storm in UP leaves 45 dead
A high-intensity dust storm hit parts of Uttar Pradesh overnight, leaving 45 people dead and 38 injured, an official said today. Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for 36 deaths and injuries to 35 others,. "As per figures received till noon, 45 people were killed and 38 injured in the dust storm in different parts of the state," Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar told PTI here. Other districts affected were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao. Three persons died in Bijnor, two in Saharanpur and one each in Bareilly, Chitrakoot, Raebareli and Unnao districts, he said. Taking note of the havoc caused by the dust storm, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officers concerned to personally monitor relief operations and provide all necessary medical facilities to the affected. He also said that no laxity will be tolerated in providing succour to the needy. "Chief Secretary Rajive Kumar has spoken to ...
Radio Mirchi expresses grief over demise of their employee
Radio Mirchi has expressed grief over the sudden demise of one of their employee Tania Khanna, who died in a car accident here on Wednesday.The radio station in a statement said that the tragedy has left a "huge hole in all the hearts" of the company.The 26-year old was group manager with Radio Mirchi, who died after her speeding car fell into a drain while taking a turn in Noida.As per Noida Superintendent of Police (city), A.K. Singh they received the information about the incident at 2: 30 am on Wednesday that a car had fallen into the drain."We had got information that at 2.30 am yesterday that a car had fallen into a drain, the occupant a Radio station employee Tania Khanna died on the spot. Further investigation is underway," Singh said.She was on her way to her home in Kavi Nagra from office when the incident took place.Following the incident, she was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where she was declared brought dead.The body has been sent for a postmortem and reports .
At least 45 dead in UP storms
At least 45 persons have died following heavy rainfall and storms across Uttar Pradesh.According to reports, Agra registered 36 deaths, Bijnor three and Saharanpur two, while one death each was reported from Bareilly, Moradabad Chitrakoot and Rampur.The local authorities in each of these areas have issued directions to provide immediate relief and carry out a thorough and full assessment.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of upto Rs.4 lakhs to the families of the deceased and Rs.50,000 for each of the injured. Further details are awaited.
Dust storm wreaks havoc in three Rajasthan districts, toll climbs to 27
At least 27 people were killed and nearly 100 injured as a high-intensity squall followed by thunder showers hit parts of Rajasthan overnight, leaving a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and electricity poles and trees were uprooted as the severe dust storm swept the Matysya region. "So far, 27 people have died due to the disaster, including 12 in Bharatpur, 10 in Dholpur and 5 in Alwar. The squall was reported mainly in three districts," Secretary, Disaster Management and Relief, Hemant Kumar Gera told PTI. Two of those killed in Dholpur were from Agra in Uttar Pradesh. He said nearly 100 were injured in the disaster. 20 were injured in Alwar, 32 in Bharatpur and 50 in Dholpur respectively. "A few are undergoing primary treatment while others were discharged. One critical patient from Dholpur was referred to Jaipur," he said. A detailed report of the disaster is awaited even as relief and rescue teams have been pressed into service to clear debris and restore power supply, he ...
Heavy rains destroyed or severely damaged 115 Hawaii homes
Last month's record rains destroyed or did major damage to 115 homes on Kauai and Oahu islands, the state of Hawaii has said as it sought a disaster declaration from the president. The cost of emergency work and damage to public property was pegged at more than $19.7 million, excluding repairs to a Kauai highway which was hit by 12 landslides. Repairs to the highway are estimated to cost $35 million. The landslides have blocked the only land route in and out of the small communities of Wainiha and Haena. Kuhio Highway is also the only land route to the Kalalau hiking trail popular with tourists. Gov. David Ige says the roadbed was eroded, meaning significant work will be required to shore up the road's foundation. "We're committed to restoring access for that community," Ige told reporters at a news conference. Crews have been working to clear and fix the road so residents will be able to get in and out. So far, only one lane is open and only emergency vehicles are being allowed on ...
15 dead as high-intensity squall hits parts of Rajasthan
A high-intensity squall followed by thunder showers hit parts of Rajasthan overnight, leaving at least 15 people dead and several others injured, an official said today. Houses collapsed, electricity poles and trees were uprooted as the severe dust storm swept the Matysya region. "Till 3 am, 15 people died due to the disaster, including 8 in Bharatpur, 3 each in Dholpur and Alwar and one in Jhunjhunu. The toll is likely to rise," Secretary, Disaster Management and Relief, Hemant Kumar Gera told PTI. A detailed report of the disaster is awaited even as relief and rescue teams have been pressed into service, he said. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the calamity and said authorities concerned in the districts have been directed to ensure all possible help to victims. "Condolence for families who lost their loved ones," she said on Twitter. In view of the calamity, Congress National General Secretary Ashok Gehlot cancelled his birthday celebrations at his ...
9 dead in US military plane crash
All nine people on board an aging US cargo plane have been killed when the aircraft making its final military flight nose-dived into a highway in the US state of Georgia, an official said.
5 killed in US military aircraft crash
A US military plane on Wednesday crashed in Georgia, killing all five people on board, according to the Georgia National Guards.
US military plane crash carried nine personnel
The United States military officials on Wednesday confirmed that nine personnel were aboard the military plane that crashed near Savannah in Georgia state.Maj. Paul Dahlen of the Puerto Rican National Guard confirmed to CNN that the plane, Air National Guard WC-130 carried nine personnel including five crew and four passengers,Dahlen said the plane was flying out to Arizona from the 156th Airlift Wing in Puerto Rico to be de-commissioned.A Puerto Rican Government source said that none of the personnel apparently survived the plane crash.Meanwhile, Highway 21 in Savannah, where the accident took place will remain closed on the order of the Effingham County Sheriff.
Nine aboard US military plane destroyed in fiery crash
An ageing US military cargo plane carrying nine troops was destroyed in a fiery crash as it made its final scheduled flight before being mothballed, officials said. The C-130 "Hercules" cargo plane from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard crashed yesterday around 9 pm IST near the Savannah airport. Footage of the crash showed it falling from the sky then exploding in a fireball. Officials at first said five crew members were killed, but it later emerged that other people were also on board. "We've confirmed nine people, consisting of five crew members and four additional passengers" were on board, Puerto Rico National Guard spokesman Major Paul Dahlen said. He said the four others were also members of the military. Dahlen could not immediately confirm all nine had died, but said images of the crash spoke for themselves. Photographs on Twitter showed the charred wreckage of a plane engulfed in flames and billowing black smoke. US President Donald Trump tweeted he had been briefed on the
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai
A Dubai bound IndiGo aircraft from Mumbai on Wednesday made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapai Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) following a smoke alarm from its cargo hold.The aircraft carrying 184 people besides six operating crew members was airborne for about an hour when it received the warning.It was later found that the warning was a false alarm as no smoke was detected from the aircraft."IndiGo flight 6E 61 from Mumbai to Dubai made a precautionary air turn back due to a smoke warning in the cargo compartment. The aircraft has landed safely in Mumbai," the airline said in the statement.
US Military plane crashes near Savannah
A military plane carrying five crew members crashed near Savannah in Unites States' Georgia, on Wednesday.The Georgia Air National Guard spokesman termed the accident as a deadly crash, reported CNN."There were airmen on the plane who were deceased, but we're not giving out any numbers at this time," Master Sgt. Roger Parsons said.No further details have been shared until more information about the identities of passengers was known.President Donald Trump took to Twitter to urge all to pray for the victims and their families, "I have been briefed on the U.S. C-130 "Hercules" cargo plane from the Puerto Rico National Guard that crashed near Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. Please join me in thoughts and prayers for the victims, their families and the great men and women of the National Guard."The US Air Force said that the aircraft, Air National Guard WC-130 from the 156th Airlift Wing in Puerto Rico was on a training mission en route to Arizona when the crash took place.The
Guantanamo inmate transferred to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
A Guantanamo Bay inmate who pleaded guilty to helping plan a 2002 attack on a French oil tanker has been transferred to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said today. The move marks the first time under President Donald Trump that a detainee has left the military prison. "The Department of Defence announced today the transfer of Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Haza al-Darbi from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the Pentagon said in a statement. Darbi entered a plea deal in February 2014 that saw him admit to planning, aiding and supporting an attack on the MV Limburg, which killed a Bulgarian sailor, injured a dozen and caused a large oil spill in the Gulf of Aden. As part of his plea, Darbi provided evidence against another Saudi Guantanamo detainee -- Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, who faces the death penalty on charges he masterminded the MV Limburg attack and the 2000 attack against the USS Cole in Yemen that left 17 dead. Darbi was sentenced to ..
Over 100 injured in Iran earthquake
At least 105 people were injured in the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Iran's western Kohgiluye and Boyerahmad province on Wednesday, media reports said.
Five killed in crash of US military cargo plane
A military cargo plane crashed in the southern US state of Georgia today, killing all five people aboard, an official said. The C-130 "Hercules" cargo plane from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard crashed around 11:30 am (1530 GMT) near the Savannah airport. "There were five fatalities," a spokeswoman from the Georgia National Guard said. Photographs on Twitter showed the wreckage of a plane engulfed in flames and billowing black smoke. The US military has been rocked by a string of aviation accidents in recent weeks, including an F-16 crash near Las Vegas last month that killed the pilot. Just a day earlier, four crew members died when a Marine Corps helicopter crashed while on a routine training mission in Southern California. And in Djibouti, two incidents triggered the grounding of US military flights. According to the Military Times, accidents involving the military's manned aircraft rose nearly 40 per cent from fiscal years 2013 to 2017. The publication found the rise coincided .
2 killed in US military aircraft crash
A US military plane on Wednesday crashed in Georgia, killing at least two people, officials said.